ONEOK reports 6% NGL throughput growth and about $3.5bn annual capex
ONEOK reported on 27 October that third-quarter 2026 NGL raw-feed throughput increased 6% year on year, including 16% growth in its Gulf Coast/Permian region.
The story explained
ONEOK reported on 27 October that third-quarter 2026 NGL raw-feed throughput increased 6% year on year, including 16% growth in its Gulf Coast/Permian region.
Refined-products shipments rose 6%, while Permian natural-gas processing volumes increased 4%. These are operating-volume measures across transport and processing assets, not corresponding increases in disclosed valve or pump orders.
Capital expenditure, including maintenance, totalled US$937 million in Q3 and US$2.414 billion over nine months. Full-year capex is forecast at approximately US$3.5 billion, reflecting growth opportunities and spending associated with the completed Brazos Permian Midland acquisition.
The company raised 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to US$8.5–8.6 billion, incorporating operating momentum and expected Brazos contributions. Adjusted EBITDA is non-GAAP. Q3 attributable net income also included a US$336 million one-time noncash tax benefit, which should not be treated as recurring operating improvement.
Why it matters
Editorial analysis: Throughput and capex provide context for midstream maintenance and expansion. Supply opportunities still require identifiable projects, equipment packages and procurement evidence.
Relevant toMidstream-equipment companies, valve and pump suppliers, industry analysts
What to watch next
Track capex execution, acquired-asset integration and project start-ups; these figures do not confirm valve orders.
These are research prompts, not announced tenders or confirmed subsequent developments.
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